'Percy Jackson and the Olympians': The official trailer is here!

Disney+ has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on the bestselling novels by Rick Riordan. The trailer reveals exciting glimpses of the adventures of Percy (Walker Scobell), Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), who embark on a quest to restore the balance of Mount Olympus and save the world from a looming threat. Fans of the books were treated to easter eggs and hints on the official social media accounts (@PercySeries) in the week before the trailer’s release, sparking anticipation and speculation among the loyal fandom.

The epic series will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, December 20, on Disney+, and will continue with new episodes every week. The series is created by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, who also serve as executive producers along with Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, and Jet Wilkinson.

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Samsung and Disney launch The Frame-Disney100 Edition TV

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Samsung celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary with a special edition of its The Frame TV. This 4K QLED TV doubles as a stunning art display when you’re not watching your favorite shows.

You’ll get a platinum silver bezel, a Mickey Mouse-inspired remote, and 100 exclusive Disney artworks from various genres and eras. You can also browse thousands of artworks from the Samsung Art Store or upload your own photos to The Frame.

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Disney’s 'Star Wars' hotel to shut down in September

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Disney World is closing its Star Wars-themed hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, after only opening its doors in March 2022. The hotel, which costs around $5,000 for a two-night stay, offers guests an immersive experience in the Halcyon starship from Star Wars. It features themed decor, interactive events, dining, and entertainment.

Disney says the Starcruiser will host its final guests from September 28 to the 30. The company will contact those who have bookings after September 30 to modify their plans or discuss options. It will also pause new bookings until May 26 to accommodate the affected guests. 

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New 'Star Wars: Visions Volume 2' trailer drops

If you've ever wanted to see how different studios take on the Star Wars universe, there will be a new Star Wars: Visions volume. This nine-short anthology series introduces tales from Wallace and Gromit's Aardman studios, Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas, Triggerfish, Studio Mir, and more.

While these aren't canonical tales, they give us fun and interesting animation styles and storytelling formats within the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 will drop on Disney+ on May 4 (a.k.a. Star Wars Day).

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